It is precisely the electorate that is the key. French people are disgruntled as they deal with high levels of unemployment and financial insecurity, all due to the one of the worst economic crisis the country has ever faced.

And so– what is this electorate like? That is what this blog will be about- the many faces of the French voters and the issues they care about. Every week, I will take a look at a different type of French voter and their perspective. Their opinion will give us some insight into what their concerns and needs are, what they look for in a presidential candidate, and perhaps, who they might eventually vote for.

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